Introduction to Cyber Security & Roles in the Industry

Introduction to Cyber Security & Roles in the Industry

What is cyber security?

KO: To learn what cyber security is, why it matters, and find out what different jobs in cyber security do by trying an interactive online activity.

All students will be able to define cyber security and identify key threats.

Most students will be able to explain the purpose of different cyber security roles.

Some students will be able to analyse a cyber security scenario and suggest appropriate actions.

What is Cyber Security?

Cyber security is about keeping computers, networks, and data safe from attacks. It helps protect personal information, important files, and systems from being stolen, damaged or misused.

Common Cyber Threats:

Malware – Bad software like viruses or spyware that can harm your device or steal data.

Phishing – Fake emails or messages that try to trick you into giving away passwords or personal information.

DDoS Attacks – When hackers flood a website or server with too much traffic to make it crash.

Why is it important?

Without cyber security, hackers could steal money, leak private information, or shut down important systems like hospitals or schools.

JARGON BUSTER

Malware ( a portmanteau or Malicious and Software)

Malicious - from Malice (the desire to harm)

Software - used to distinguish the non-physical parts of the computer (hardware)

Prefix - Mal (bad)

Malnourish, malevolent, malfunction, malignant, malpractice, Malaria

Synonym / Antonyms

Synonyms

adware

virus

worm

trojan

ransomware

backdoor

spyware

Antonyms

secure

antivirus

fix

remedy

solution

cybersecurity

firewall

Why do you think cyber security is important for companies, schools, or governments?

I look for possible threats and warns others about risks before they happen.

I build and setup systems to keep computers and networks safe.

I act quickly when there’s a cyber attack to stop it and fix the damage.

Investigates after an attack to find out how it happened and who did it.

Drag the picture to the correct label

🔍Threat Analyst

• Searches for weaknesses in systems before hackers find them.
• Keeps an eye on news and hacker activity.
• Warns teams about new dangers.

🧰 Security Engineer

• Designs and builds strong digital defences (like firewalls).
• Sets up software that protects computers and data.
• Makes sure systems are always safe and up to date.

🚑 Incident Responder

• Like a digital firefighter – jumps in fast when there’s an attack.
• Stops the attack, fixes the damage, and protects what’s left.
• Writes reports and helps stop it happening again.

🧪 Forensics Expert

• Studies evidence after an attack to figure out what happened.
• Traces where the hack came from and how it worked.
• Helps police or companies catch the hackers.

KC7 Cyber Simulation

Go to https://kc7cyber.com and choose the "Intro to Cybersecurity" simulation. Click continue as guest.

Complete the first mission on your own. Pay close attention to the choices you make and see how they affect the outcome.

Your goal is to learn how good and bad decisions impact real-life cyber security situations.

What have you learned today about cyber
security and its roles?

Which cyber security role interested you the most and why?